Description
These Valentine’s Oreo Truffles are a delightful and festive treat made with golden Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and a sweet vanilla candy coating. Perfectly pink and topped with colorful Valentine sprinkles, these no-bake truffles are quick to prepare and ideal for sharing at parties or gifting to loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 36-42 golden Oreo cookies
- 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 10 drops pink food coloring (divided)
Coating and Decoration
- 16 ounces vanilla candy coating
- Favorite Valentine sprinkles
- Additional 10 drops pink food coloring (to adjust color)
Instructions
- Prepare Oreo Crumbs: Place 36 golden Oreo cookies in a food processor or a sealed bag and crush them into fine crumbs.
- Mix Oreo Crumbs and Cream Cheese: Transfer the Oreo crumbs into a mixer or leave them in the food processor and add softened cream cheese along with 10 drops of pink food coloring. Mix thoroughly until the mixture sticks together well. Add more cookie crumbs if the mixture is too soft.
- Form the Truffle Balls: Using a small ice cream scoop, melon baller, rounded teaspoon, or candy scoop, portion out uniform amounts of the mixture. Roll each portion between your palms into a firm 1 1/4 inch ball and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Repeat until all mixture is used, yielding about 24 truffles.
- Freeze the Balls: Place the rolled balls in the freezer to chill while preparing the candy coating.
- Melt Candy Coating: Break up the vanilla candy coating and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the coating is smooth and fully melted, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Dip the Truffles: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each truffle ball into the melted candy coating, ensuring it is fully covered. Gently drag the bottom of the coated truffle against the bowl’s edge to remove excess coating.
- Decorate the Truffles: Place the coated truffles back on the parchment-lined tray and immediately sprinkle with favorite Valentine-themed sprinkles while the coating is still soft.
- Repeat Dipping and Decorating: Continue dipping and decorating all truffles until done.
- Set the Coating: Return the tray to the refrigerator and chill for at least 15 minutes to allow the candy coating to harden.
- Serve: Once set, serve the truffles at room temperature for the best taste and texture. Enjoy your Valentine’s treat!
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is properly softened before mixing for smooth blending.
- If the mixture feels too wet or sticky, add more crushed Oreos until firm enough to roll.
- Use a small ice cream scoop or melon baller for uniform truffle size and even coating.
- Keep truffles refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain firmness.
- For a more intense pink color, adjust the amount of pink food coloring accordingly.
- These truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
